Folk Art
20th Century Bolivian Folk Art Folk Art
Silver, Nickel
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic
1940s Persian Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wool
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
1870s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
1780s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Silver, Enamel
1940s French Empire Vintage Folk Art
Pewter
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wrought Iron
2010s American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal, Steel
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Copper
1880s Italian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Brass
Late 20th Century Beninese Folk Art Folk Art
Hardwood
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Tin
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint, Paper
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Paper
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Iron
Late 20th Century Asian Folk Art Folk Art
Seagrass, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
2010s Italian Folk Art Folk Art
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
20th Century Armenian Folk Art Folk Art
Wool
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Ceramic, Paint
1990s American Folk Art Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wool
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Metal
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Ceramic
1880s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Copper, Iron, Zinc
Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Brass
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Folk Art
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Horn, Wood
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Paint, Paper
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Wood, Birch
Early 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Folk Art
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Folk Art
Bronze
20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Metal
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Folk Art
Canvas
20th Century French Empire Folk Art
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Folk Art
Cedar
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Pine
18th Century Russian Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bronze
1820s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art
Bone
1970s American Folk Art Vintage Folk Art
Plywood
Vintage, New and Antique Folk Art
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.